The Mada stand at the exhibition.
QITCOM 2017 will benefit persons with disabilities (PWD) with accessibility features throughout the event, thanks to Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada), the official QITCOM 2017 Accessibility Partner.
Mada has ensured that majority of the exhibition area is accessible. Moreover, a special accessible registration desk will be available, sign language interpretation at the opening event, in addition to certifying QITCOM website for being accessible.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank QITCOM’s team for associating with Mada as the official Accessibility Partner. As a nonprofit organization, we are always looking for partners to join us in bringing awareness and support to persons with disabilities and helping them reach their maximum potential,” said Maha al Mansouri, CEO of Mada.
Mada is putting its Innovation Programme into action at QITCOM, encouraging entrepreneurs in the region to create localised assistive technology solutions for persons with disabilities, introduced through three award categories which include: Mada Award, Mada Direct Grant and Entrepreneur Grant.
Mada stand, and through its garden theme focuses on “Growing Arabic Assistive Technology” and “Nurturing Accessibility”. Mada stand also hosts an experiential session where students can experience the process of communicating together using only assistive technology as their voice. Mada hopes that this demonstration and experience will help raise awareness about disability and the importance of assistive technology.
